Nutrition Science BS

Total Credits: 62

Required Courses

• BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
• CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
• CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
• CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
• CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• FDNT 310 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle Credits: 3
• FDNT 448 - Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 460 - Seminar Credits: 1,2
• FDNT 485 - Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
• FDNT 495 - Independent Study/Readings Credits: 1–3
• BIOL 465 - Histology Credits: 3

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• Choose six credits from the following courses:

• FDNT 124 - Food Science Credits: 3
• FDNT 421 - Community Nutrition I Credits: 2
• FDNT 422 - Community Nutrition II Credits: 2
• FDNT 441 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: 3
• FDNT 469 - International Nutrition Credits: 2,3

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• Elective credits - 8

• Selecte 8 credits from chemistry, biology, nutrition, and physics in consultation with the program advisor.

General Education Requirements

 See professional education requirements and note the following specific requirements:

• Religion - 12

• Equivalent of one course per year of full-time enrollmenht at AU. Required course:

• PBHL 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3

Graduation Requirements

Students are expected to complete a professional development portfolio during the BS Nutrition Science program outlining their goals and accomplishments, including required hours of professional experience (based on class standing and previous experience). Successful completion of the portfolio is required for graduation.